Watercress Soup with Crushed Jersey Royal Potatoes and Chives

A velvety watercress soup served with crushed potatoes, chive butter, and a dollop of lemon-infused cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 711.3 kcals 2845.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 26.5 grams 105.8 grams
Fat 64.6 grams 258.4 grams
Protein 8.7 grams 34.6 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
Butter
for the soup
150
ml
Double Cream
for the soup
75
g
Butter
for the potatoes
110
ml
Double Cream
for the garnish
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
Liquids
450
ml
Chicken Stock
can substitute with vegetable stock
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
pinch
Nutmeg
freshly grated
4
tbsp
Chives
finely chopped
Vegetables
2
piece
Banana Shallots
roughly chopped
125
g
Jersey Royal Potatoes
washed, scrubbed and thinly sliced
225
g
Watercress
roughly chopped
400
g
Jersey Royal Potatoes
washed, for crushing
1
piece
Watercress
sprigs to garnish

Steps

  • Heat a pan and fry butter and shallots for 3 minutes until softened.
  • Add 125g potatoes and 450ml stock and simmer for 9 minutes until tender.
  • Add 225g watercress and simmer for 2 minutes before cooling slightly.
  • Blend the soup in a food processor until smooth.
  • Return soup to the pan and stir in 150ml cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Boil 400g potatoes in water for 10 minutes until tender and drain.
  • Add 75g butter and chives to the boiled potatoes and crush with a fork.
  • Whisk 110ml cream with lemon juice and seasoning to soft peaks.
  • Serve soup around a spoonful of potatoes topped with cream and watercress.